The Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement

The Office of Service Learning was established in Fall of 2009 through funding from Shelby County Community Services to develop and support the University of Montevallo Falcon Scholars in Action Program (UMFSIA) and other service initiatives. It was expanded to include Community Engagement in Spring of 2011. The office is collaboratively administered by Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. The goals of the OSLACE are:

·  to support faculty in integrating service into their teaching and research 
·  to assist students in identifying appropriate service opportunities and support their
   development as community leaders
·  to enhance university engagement in the community
·  to serve as a clearinghouse of service opportunities for faculty, staff and students 

What is Service Learning?

Service Learning is a teaching and learning method that combines service objectives and learning objectives with the focus on promoting a deeper understanding of course content through real-world experiences that positively impact the community.  These personal growth experiences provide an opportunity for critical reflective thinking and promote a sense of civic responsibility.

Service Initiatives at UM

Course Offerings

Service opportunities are included in courses in every college at the University of Montevallo. Examples of courses offering significant service opportunities:

College of Arts and Sciences
CSD 511            Introduction to Audiology
Phil 230            Science, Technology, and Value
SWK 400           Skills for Social Work Practice

College of Business
MK 450             Services Marketing

College of Education
ED 415              Inclusive Methods in the Elementary Education Classroom
FCS 391            Child Development
KNES 310          Sports Nutrition

College of Fine Arts
ART 475           Public Sculpture: Design, Fabrication, and Installation
THEA 470         Directing III
MC 491            Directed Study in Mass Communications

 

Other Community Engagement Programs:

University of Montevallo Falcon Scholars in Action (UMFSIA). Each year 25 university students are selected to serve a community agency in Shelby County. In appreciation for their service, scholars are provided with small monthly stipends.  To view Scholars in Action at their agencies, click on one of the links below:

·  Senior Centers                                                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZ_f7QfeCM

·  Family Connection                                                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wADU9aYjQqU

·  Shelby Emergency Assistance                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuTbNuHyFpI&feature=related

·  Shelby Co. Juvenile Detention Facility            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hPlta6s3xk

·  Kids First Awareness                                                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB0SNPONUJQ

·  Safe House                                                                   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h5kAwqOpz4&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

 

 

Contact Us

Office of Service Learning

Dr. Hollie Cost, Service Learning Coordinator, costhc@montevallo.edu
Ms. Carol Bruser, Program Assistant,  bruserca@montevallo.edu
University of Montevallo
845 Valley Street
Station 6006
Montevallo, Alabama 35115
Phone:  (205) 665-6077
Email:  servicelearning@montevallo.edu